If your home has any minor problems, such as broken light switches or leaky faucets, you can bet that a potential buyer will be sure to notice them. It would be a good idea to address these problems before hosting an open house. Work with your real estate agent to receive guidance on the process of home maintenance and repairs.
1. If it has been years since you’ve had a professional home inspection, you might want to consider ordering one now. It certainly wouldn’t hurt to know what potential problems your home might have before you list it.
2. Buyers will often judge your home from the moment they lay eyes on it, even without ever stepping foot inside. Make sure your home looks appealing from the street. Fix peeling or chipped paint, dirty or broken gutters, and roof and siding issues.
3. Once inside your home, two of the first things buyers will notice are the walls and the flooring, so you will want to make sure that these are as neat, clean and pretty as possible. A quick and easy fix would be to apply a fresh coat of paint onto your walls, giving your entire house a bright new look and instant “face lift.” If you have hardwood flooring, sand and refinish it until it shines. Replaces damaged, cracked or worn areas of tile and laminate flooring, and consider getting your carpets professionally cleaned to get out any stubborn stains or dirt.
4. Don’t forget the little things, such us burned out light bulbs, leaky faucets, running toilets, broken or cracked blinds, creaky door hinges or broken light switches. Buyers will notice these things, and minor repairs can add up for them, so getting rid of those problems early on will definitely boost your home’s appeal.
If you are planning to sell your home, let The Incorvaia Team make the process as easy as possible for you. Call us at 440-879-7130 today!
